A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Pet ownership is one of the most rewarding experiences in life; but this joy comes with hardship as well. When a pet passes it can take a huge toll on the owner, so it’s good to prepare yourself for the inevitable sad times. Nothing can make the loss hurt less, but there are ways you can cope and come out […]
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People tend to get squeamish when they are first introduced to the idea of a pet rat. They may picture some gigantic monstrosity roaming the sewers of New York and politely say, “No thank you.” This stigma surrounding rats comes mainly from popular media; they are portrayed as packs of ferocious trash-dwellers that attack and eat unsuspecting people. In reality, […]
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When taking on the responsibility of watching someone else’s pet there are things you need to remember. Along with ensuring the pets are taken care of to the standards of the owner, there are other factors that can affect your ability to take care of a pet. Before you agree to take a pet sitting job, make sure you are […]
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Many pet owners treat their animals like children, so there is nothing better for an animal lover than getting a gift they can use with their pets. However, small pet owners may be particularly difficult to shop for. If you have a small animal lover in your life and you can’t think of anything to show your love on this […]
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Owning pets can be expensive and we all want to save money in any way that we can. One way I have found to help me save money is to make my own toys and hammocks for my small pets. There are plenty of everyday items that small animals, specifically rats, like to chew on and play with. By getting creative […]
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With so many animals in the world who need a loving home it is easy for a household to have pets that may be on different levels of the food chain. My girlfriend and I have both rats and a cat in our home, and this combination usually surprises people. We have been able to make it work by putting […]
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Just like our friends and family, animals have unique personalities that can affect our interactions with them. Often animals that are more reserved and quiet won’t get the same attention as those more energetic and social animals. It is easy to fall in love with the first animal that you play with at the shelter, but it is important that […]
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Every animal lover knows the feeling of wanting a new animal right now. I know I tend to think about how great a new pet would be instead of what new responsibilities I would be taking on. With my rats, I rushed into the decision and there were things I didn’t expect that I had to deal with. Rats are […]
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Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern to our writer roster, Clayton Stoneking! The first time I connected with an animal was last year. I adopted two rats from a local small animal rescue and— I had a cage that I hid in the closet of my college dorm because pets weren’t allowed. Their names were Nora and Miss Kisses […]
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